Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) by Daves BirdingPix

“And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” (Psalm 55:6)

According to Birds and Bloom magazine site, there are Birds of the Month.

“You’ve probably heard of birth month gemstones and birth month flowers, but have you heard of birth month birds? It might come as a surprise to learn every month of the year has not only a representative jewel and flower, but also a bird. From owls to ravens, here are the birds that represent everyone’s birthdays.”

More from Birds and Bloom:

Mourning Dove by Reinier Munguia

June: Dove

Symbols of peace and tranquility, birders everywhere love doves—and in North America, especially the mourning dove. They’re not the most graceful fliers, but they make up for it in song. Listen for their calming call, which comprises a set of cooing notes. You’ll usually find them feeding on the ground, or at a ground or platform feeder.

“This mourning dove let me get close to it in my backyard in Michigan. This bird was certainly comfortable and content. It kept preening and ruffling its feathers even as I kept getting closer and closer,” says Martin Torres.

These 15 photos of mourning doves will make you adore them (if you don’t already!).

https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/birth-month-birds/

Mourning Collared Dove (Streptopelia decipiens) With Young ©WikiC

We’ve written quite a few posts about the Dove family which is mentioned quite a few times in the God’s Word. Here are some links to many of them for you to checkout:

Birds of the Bible – Doves and Pigeons

To find out more about Doves:

Doves are in the Columbidae Family of the Columbiformes Order

Birds of the Bible:
Dove and Turtle-Dove
Dove Eyes and Voice
Birds of the Bible – Pigeon
Turtle Doves
Dove’s Dung
Coat of Many Colors – Coat II
Doves and Pigeon Distribution

Interesting Things
World War I Hero – Cher Ami

Ian’s Bird of the Week:
Chestnut-quilled Rock Pigeon
Banded Fruit-Dove
Brush and Common Bronzewings
Christmas Imperial Pigeon
Superb Fruit-Dove
White-headed Dove

Doves in Hymns:
My Refuge is a God of Love
The Friendly Beasts
Christmas Brings Joy to Every Heart
Memories of Galilee
He The Pearly Gates Will Open
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

Dove and Pigeon Photos

Dove and Pigeon Videos

Nave’s Topical Bible – Dove, turtle
Nave’s Topical Bible – Pigeon
Torrey’s Topical Textbook – Dove

If you do a search of the NKJV Bible, you will find 47 verses that mention Dove or Doves. Sometimes also referred to as Turtledoves.

Jesus said in Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”

ABC’s of the Gospel